Head of Engineering

4 weeks ago

Medford, Oregon, United States Lithios Inc Full time
About Lithios Inc

Lithios Inc is a pioneering technology company revolutionizing the lithium industry with its innovative Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE) process. Our mission is to unlock the world's lithium resources sustainably, enabling the global transition to electric vehicles.

Job Title: Head of Engineering

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Engineering to lead our engineering team in delivering cutting-edge solutions for our ALE technology. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for strategic leadership, team management, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of our ALE systems, ensuring technical accuracy and meeting internal and partner requirements.
  • Build and maintain high-functioning interfaces between the engineering group and other departments, including R&D, corporate planning, supply chain, production, project management, and operations.
  • Establish and implement engineering processes, rigor, and cross-functional review, with a focus on design for performance, reliability, and manufacture.
  • Develop engineering roadmaps and plans that align with corporate strategies and business goals, considering delivery tradeoffs in terms of timeline, budget, feasibility, and manufacturability.
  • Deliver projects on time, meeting internal and partner requirements, including cost, performance, quality, and reliability targets.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a similar field, with 15+ years of experience in a relevant engineering or manufacturing industry.
  • 8+ years of successful engineering management and team leadership experience in a relevant industry, with experience in project, program, or product management a plus.
  • Professional or academic experience with lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, electrolyzers, fuel cells, or similar electrochemical systems is required, with knowledge of adjacent electrochemical processes or industrial chemical processes strongly preferred.
  • Experience in designing and releasing new products, designing and building new manufacturing lines, or installing and commissioning new chemical processes, from concept to production, is required.
  • Industry experience in organizing, writing, and leading large Federal grant proposals is a strongly preferred.
  • Strong background in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and electrochemical engineering or related engineering disciplines such as mechanical design, systems engineering, and process engineering.
  • Demonstrated track record of recruiting exceptional talent and managing, mentoring, and motivating high-performing engineering teams.
  • Ability to prioritize several diverse projects while constantly communicating results and maintaining alignment with the leadership team.
  • Ability to effectively interface with vendors, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and EPC(M)s, with knowledge of high-volume manufacturing methods and logistics a plus.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary.
  • Equity in the company.
  • A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance are 100% covered.
  • Commuter benefits and public transportation expenses are 100% covered.
  • 20 days of paid time off and 10 days of paid sick time off, in addition to all federal holidays and all days between Christmas and New Year's Day.
  • Eight weeks of paid parental leave, with the option to extend for an additional four weeks of unpaid leave.
  • Flexible bereavement leave policy, including time off for the loss of a pet.
  • Coverage of up to $5,000 in eligible moving expenses.
  • Company-supported opportunities in career development as well as the opportunity to be a leader in a rapidly growing organization.
  • A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on the lithium industry.
How to Apply

To apply, please share your resume and a brief note describing why you are interested in this position and what you would bring to the role.

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